Review on 🏔️ Stay Organized and Dry with the Mountainsmith Dry Kick Waistpack in Moss Green by Gregory Shin

I had the Dry Kick built into my touring system and since I already like the Mountainsmith Zerk 40 I gave the company another try. I'm glad I did! I wasn't looking for a bulky, padded, overly organized bag. I wanted something simple that I could use with my own organization system (duffle bags, etc.). I didn't want the extra weight or the hassle of extra pockets, compartments and zippers. Basically, I wanted a UL backpack for my waist - and that's what the Dry Kick is all about: a 5 liter roll top bag with a flat front pocket (approx. 5"x 6") and that's it! But is it REALLY waterproof? I have tested this claim on numerous bags and most have failed. Dry Kick passed the shower test with flying colours. I sprayed it under a strong jet of water from all sides for 2 minutes and it stayed DRY inside. The front pocket zip is sealed but (as with ALL zips) will not allow water in if attacked directly. However, after 1.5 minutes of continuous vertical flow (simulation of heavy rain falling from the front, no fire hose falling directly into it), it held up perfectly. Another feature I really appreciate is the detachable waist belt. Nothing fancy - just a buckle strap is fine, but if you want something stretchy/soft you can just swap it out. The included strap is 1.5" wide, but a 2" wide strap can be used for the dry kick (obviously note the buckle width on wider straps). In fact, I can easily attach the Dry Kick to my pack's hip belt if I want something even simpler and lighter. Dry Kick weighs 8 ounces and is a great package. It's truly waterproof and features a utilitarian yet minimalist design and carrying system that's easily modified for a variety of options. For $40 this is the best I've seen.